Pastries A-La Carte is a family owned business that began with the owner baking fresh, unique cakes right from her home. As the bakery continued to grow, an addition was added to the store front in the Fall of 2019.
Pastries A-La Carte is featured through many famous and local establishments such as: Aramark (in association with the Pittsburgh Penguins and Pittsburgh Pirates), The Georgetown Centre, LeMont, Pasta Too, Doridos, Tavern in the Hill, George Washington Hotel, University of Pittsburgh, Jefferson Hospital, Dependable Drive In, South Hills Catering, Ham and Eggers, the Cracked Egg, and more.
Pastries A-La Carte is featured through many famous and local establishments such as: Aramark (in association with the Pittsburgh Penguins and Pittsburgh Pirates), The Georgetown Centre, LeMont, Pasta Too, Doridos, Tavern in the Hill, George Washington Hotel, University of Pittsburgh, Jefferson Hospital, Dependable Drive In, South Hills Catering, Ham and Eggers, the Cracked Egg, and more.
Services
We are known for our freshly baked cakes, velvety smooth butter cream icing, as well as our talented decorators, who craft uniquely designed cakes every day. While you can stop in store to see these creations in person, we also have a catalog of pre-designed cakes to choose from online. We are also active on Facebook and Instagram.
Our bakery makes cakes for all occasions, from Weddings to Bridal Showers. Whether you're looking for something elegant or whimsical, our staff will work with you to make your dream cake come true. What you see is only a sampling of what we can do. Our sales associates are trained to help with the ordering process.
Flower top cakes are one of our most popular styles of cakes. They're perfect for bridal showers, anniversaries, weddings and milestone birthdays. Our flowerpot design is a big seller during our Spring and Summer seasons. Need a custom cake? Our sales associates are trained to help with the ordering process.
Thank you for considering Pastries A-La-Carte! We take pride in what we do. From the moment you set up an appointment, you'll be walked through the process of designing your dream cake - from sampling cake flavors and icings, to viewing all of the possibilities of wedding cakes previously created at our store.
To guarantee a specific order on a specific date, we recommend you place your order two weeks in advance. Orders must be placed at least two weeks ahead of time to guarantee your order, especially before major holidays (which have designated deadlines that change from year to year and are noted on our website and holiday flyers that we keep stocked in store).
Reviews (20)
Connie Feda Hf Cool
Jan 13, 2022
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My niece celebrated her first birthday today. I am a baker but I made cookie trays and they bought these cupcakes. OH MY GOODNESS these are AMAZING! Not only are UNBELIEVABLY ADORABLY decorated- perfect, really, but delicious is an understatement. Clearly the owners of this shop are deeply passionate about their art. I wholeheartedly, 1000% recommend this shop! Thanks for making my day more delicious.
Alexandra Tripoli
Jan 12, 2022
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Tracy Kumf
Dec 15, 2021
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Sandy Rai
Nov 03, 2021
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Ruchi Bhagat
Oct 19, 2021
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We ordered for an 8" blue smear cake (chocolate and vanilla with raspberry jelly filling) for our baby boy's first birthday. The cake was delicious, very moist even the next day. But I only have one complaint that I didn't like the handwriting of the message on the cake. It didn't look professional and I had to remove it before the party and decorate it myself.
Phil G.
Sep 20, 2021
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I've stopped off here over the years to buy donuts and pastries. This was my first time buying a cake. I wanted a cake for a special occasion (anniversary) that was not off-the-shelf. They helped me come up with a design by asking me questions and showing me pictures for inspiration. The result completely met my expectations and everyone at the celebration gave wonderful compliments.
Their website asked for minimal 2 weeks notice so I was sure to order well in advance. It was ready as promised.
I will order here again!
Their website asked for minimal 2 weeks notice so I was sure to order well in advance. It was ready as promised.
I will order here again!
Breana S.
Sep 16, 2021
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Paula K.
Sep 04, 2021
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While visiting the area, we came across this Gem! Omg, you have to go! This bakery is amazing! I have never ever seen so much variety at a bakery! Cookies, cakes, breads, cheesecakes, pies, etc. etc. There is something for everybody!
Quality, yummy, delicious baked goods. They not only look great, they taste great! We took home a platter of cookies (they have them made up- very convenient! We also picked a few individual options as well. Prices are not cheap, you are paying for quality here. :)
Would definitely recommend you coming here! I want to go back the next time
Quality, yummy, delicious baked goods. They not only look great, they taste great! We took home a platter of cookies (they have them made up- very convenient! We also picked a few individual options as well. Prices are not cheap, you are paying for quality here. :)
Would definitely recommend you coming here! I want to go back the next time
Shaylee Gunzenhauser
Aug 29, 2021
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Nick Dowell
Aug 24, 2021
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Marisa P.
Aug 10, 2021
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Everything was absolutely perfect for my daughter's first birthday party. The cake was adorable and delicious. Multiple guests said it was the best carrot cake they had ever had and it was a crew of foodies. The cupcakes were beautiful and the Georgia Peaches were (Predictably! They're my favorite!) out of this world. The birthday girl was excited to crush her cute smash cake.
I'm so impressed and grateful for everything the Pastries-A-La-Carte team did to make this order special.
I'm so impressed and grateful for everything the Pastries-A-La-Carte team did to make this order special.
Rachel Dekman
Aug 04, 2021
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Ordered a custom cake for a birthday, it came out beautiful and tasted delicious. It was so fresh and soft, same with the cookie tray I bought as well. Staff was amazing when I came, even helped me carry my order out to my car. Would absolutely recommend this bakery for delicious cookies and beautifully decorated and good tasting cakes.
JesusisActive Ministry Media
Jul 23, 2021
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Stunning artistry, skillfully hand crafted. Delightfully delicious, decadent sweet goodness!!
This is one of Pittsburgh's premier bakeries, if not THE BEST tasting, most beautiful pastries and cakes; THIS BAKERY HAS IT ALL from wedding cakes, birthday cakes, to amazingly affordable treats for the whole family!
This is one of Pittsburgh's premier bakeries, if not THE BEST tasting, most beautiful pastries and cakes; THIS BAKERY HAS IT ALL from wedding cakes, birthday cakes, to amazingly affordable treats for the whole family!
Jason P.
May 01, 2021
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Anytime there's a special event or any occasion, my sister-in-law orders at least one cake from Pastries a-la-Carte. Wow are these cakes visually stunning!! I cannot believe how beautifully decorated these special order confectionary creations are each time she picks one up.
Today she had three individual birthday cakes covered in rainbow sprinkles. They were so fun!!! Each one had chocolate and vanilla cake.
We also celebrated Mother's Day early with a gorgeous floral cake. The vanilla cake also had a lemon ganache. So moist and flavorful!
Today she had three individual birthday cakes covered in rainbow sprinkles. They were so fun!!! Each one had chocolate and vanilla cake.
We also celebrated Mother's Day early with a gorgeous floral cake. The vanilla cake also had a lemon ganache. So moist and flavorful!
Meredith S.
Dec 07, 2020
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We have ordered their cakes for several events and each one has been perfect and delicious. Pictures from my sons Nemo theme cake are attached, which do not do the cake justice! The smash cake had little fins piped on it, so cute. The cake and icing are fresh, the buttercream isn't over the top sweet which blends it all together so well. Many compliments from us and our guests for Pastries!
Their cookie trays and apricot and nut rolls are just as delicious! They provide a lot of product for the money and quality is over the top!
Their cookie trays and apricot and nut rolls are just as delicious! They provide a lot of product for the money and quality is over the top!
Erin A.
Jul 29, 2020
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I've gone here twice and fell in love twice!!! This bakery takes beautiful to a new level. I can barely control myself I could get one of everything. Their burnt almond raspberry torte and vanilla raspberry torte are ANAZING. Today I noticed they had dog treats so I had to get some for my boy. He LOVED it!!!
Nancy C.
Jun 05, 2020
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While on a Saturday drive exploring somewhere new, we were lucky enough to happen upon this cute little bakery. Everyone was so friendly and everything looked delicious. Waiting for my number wasn't long enough to look at everything and decide what we want. Everything looked so good. I wanted more but I also want to be able to fit through my office door when i go back to work in the fall.
We ended up getting my mom some cinnamon swirl bread that she toasted and had for breakfast. She loved it. We also got her a snowball that she enjoyed it and she's quite the connoisseur. I got a mini
We ended up getting my mom some cinnamon swirl bread that she toasted and had for breakfast. She loved it. We also got her a snowball that she enjoyed it and she's quite the connoisseur. I got a mini
Megan M.
Dec 15, 2019
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My mom found this bakery when looking for custom succulent cupcakes for my sisters birthday party. When we went in there was a line throughout the store, obviously everyone else already knew about this bakery but us! We walked around and admired all of their delicious and beautiful desserts from pumpkin cannoli to a Harry Potter wizard cake, Georgie peach cookies, tons of Xmas cakes with ganache inside. Everything looked amazing! Our succulent cupcakes came out and were so gorgeous!!! Everyone at the party couldn't stop talking about them and saying how they were too pretty to eat. They were
Karen D.
Nov 17, 2019
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They created a cake for my parents 50th anniversary party. We gave them artistic license and the cake was absolutely beautiful and tasted even better! We went with a gold flower topped chocolate cake with buttercream icing. We also ordered a cookie tray that was fabulous. I couldn't recommend them more!
Renee L.
May 04, 2018
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Quality baked goods, friendly staff, and reasonable pricing. Do not pass up this place thinking they carry the same standard products you find at other bakeries.
Cakes are beautifully decorated and meet my standards when it comes to the icing. Not too sweet, or tainted with artificial flavors.
Don't expect to be in a hurry. The shop is very small, but the cases are packed with lots of good choices to mull over. Breads, pies, donuts, cookies, candy, and cakes galore.
Cakes are beautifully decorated and meet my standards when it comes to the icing. Not too sweet, or tainted with artificial flavors.
Don't expect to be in a hurry. The shop is very small, but the cases are packed with lots of good choices to mull over. Breads, pies, donuts, cookies, candy, and cakes galore.
